Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.1%inclusion5 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.7%inclusion4 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
1.2%inclusion2 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Dimension X
0.6%inclusion1 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Quintessential Katana
0.6%inclusion1 decks169 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion649 decks677 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion585 decks677 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion547 decks645 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion541 decks644 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion529 decks677 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion517 decks677 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion512 decks677 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion495 decks677 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion474 decks677 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion477 decks649 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion480 decks677 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion445 decks645 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion451 decks677 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion439 decks677 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion433 decks677 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion433 decks677 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion417 decks677 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
62%inclusion397 decks645 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion386 decks677 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion374 decks677 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion375 decks677 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion344 decks677 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion260 decks677 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion209 decks677 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion164 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion135 decks677 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion125 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion102 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion87 decks677 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion82 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion306 decks645 decks
40%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion304 decks645 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion319 decks677 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion317 decks677 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion317 decks677 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion307 decks677 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion298 decks677 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion293 decks677 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion283 decks677 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion247 decks645 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion242 decks645 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion253 decks677 decks
35%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion240 decks677 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion209 decks677 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion207 decks677 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion196 decks645 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion193 decks645 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion201 decks677 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion195 decks677 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
29%inclusion184 decks645 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion181 decks645 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion175 decks645 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion182 decks677 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion169 decks677 decks
20%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion161 decks645 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion137 decks677 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion134 decks677 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion130 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion122 decks637 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion128 decks677 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion125 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion114 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion111 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion109 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion91 decks645 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion87 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion81 decks645 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion74 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion62 decks577 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion68 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion66 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion66 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion66 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.5%inclusion64 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.4%inclusion57 decks677 decks
1%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.4%inclusion54 decks645 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.3%inclusion56 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.8%inclusion52 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.8%inclusion53 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion355 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion327 decks677 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion275 decks677 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion263 decks677 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion232 decks677 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion217 decks645 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion217 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion173 decks645 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion177 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion165 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion153 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion97 decks677 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion96 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion85 decks645 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion81 decks677 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion78 decks677 decks
2%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion73 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion60 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion52 decks677 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion50 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion373 decks677 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
51%inclusion348 decks677 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion284 decks677 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion239 decks677 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion210 decks677 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion194 decks677 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion179 decks677 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion148 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion146 decks677 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion133 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion117 decks677 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion81 decks644 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion70 decks677 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion69 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion67 decks677 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.2%inclusion62 decks677 decks
-18%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion46 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion43 decks677 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion42 decks677 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
55%inclusion370 decks677 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion313 decks677 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion274 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion296 decks677 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion272 decks645 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion284 decks677 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion272 decks677 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion268 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion267 decks677 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
34%inclusion227 decks677 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion223 decks677 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion219 decks677 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion217 decks677 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion200 decks677 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion198 decks677 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion191 decks677 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion178 decks637 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion181 decks677 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion166 decks645 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion163 decks677 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion162 decks677 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion159 decks677 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion151 decks677 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion148 decks677 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion135 decks645 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion136 decks677 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion126 decks677 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion120 decks677 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion120 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion110 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion110 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion106 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion96 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion90 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion88 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion87 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion87 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion82 decks677 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion82 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion80 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion79 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion74 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion70 decks661 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion69 decks677 decks
-5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion67 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion65 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.9%inclusion60 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.6%inclusion58 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion54 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.8%inclusion53 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion338 decks677 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion243 decks677 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion100 decks677 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion83 decks677 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion78 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Super State
9.5%inclusion55 decks579 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.8%inclusion53 decks677 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.3%inclusion47 decks645 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.1%inclusion41 decks677 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion40 decks677 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion38 decks677 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.4%inclusion36 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion268 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion208 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion207 decks677 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion194 decks677 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion140 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion137 decks677 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion119 decks677 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion117 decks677 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion109 decks645 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion114 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion113 decks677 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion94 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion73 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion56 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.2%inclusion49 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion40 decks677 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion35 decks677 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion663 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion601 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion137 decks645 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion131 decks677 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion119 decks677 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion95 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion79 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion77 decks677 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion76 decks677 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.3%inclusion56 decks677 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.5%inclusion51 decks677 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion43 decks677 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.5%inclusion37 decks677 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion659 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion657 decks677 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion644 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion643 decks677 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion467 decks677 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion459 decks677 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion429 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion427 decks677 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion396 decks677 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion378 decks677 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion374 decks677 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion362 decks677 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion356 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion354 decks677 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion354 decks677 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion342 decks677 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion335 decks677 decks
44%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion318 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion318 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
43%inclusion288 decks677 decks
-12%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion288 decks677 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion282 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion281 decks677 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
40%inclusion274 decks677 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion259 decks677 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion252 decks677 decks
3%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion242 decks677 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Village
28%inclusion188 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion186 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion182 decks677 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
23%inclusion154 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion137 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion136 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion136 decks677 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion135 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion134 decks677 decks
-11%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion131 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion130 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion123 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion111 decks645 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion113 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion111 decks677 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion108 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion106 decks677 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion102 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion98 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion95 decks677 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion95 decks677 decks
-8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion93 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion92 decks677 decks
-10%synergy